[SOLVED] 3900x 2080Ti 32GB@3600 &1TB possible for $2.5K with custom loop?

[Prem Sawari]

Is this possible?

 

[punkncat]

I am not positive that I can see it with a custom loop priced in. The CPU, mobo, RAM, GPU combo could easily break $2K by themselves with worthy components....

 

[Prem Sawari]

Yeah I don't think it's possible.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F50E6SZ6ILFE?ref_=wl_share
I have this shopping list with a 3900x and 2080 super.
But I really want to do custom loop with white coolant in rigid tubing. I just want to make sure I'm making the most of my budget. I still have to squeeze a Samsung CRG9 monitor with another 1200$ so I'm looking at around 3800$ total.

 

[Phaaze88]

Nope:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($434.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB Founders Edition Video Card ($1199.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($138.93 @ Newegg)
Total: $2387.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-22 22:08 EDT-0400

Add on to that - for simplicity's sake, a kit from EK, like this one: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-kit-classic-rgb-s360 (353.79USD)
You'll still have to purchase a gpu water block and fittings for it, because they're not included - at least 130USD there.
I could see it riding pretty close to 3K.

EDIT: Oh, and a Rad for the gpu is also needed.

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Nope:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($434.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB Founders Edition Video Card ($1199.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($138.93 @ Newegg)
Total: $2387.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-22 22:08 EDT-0400

Add on to that - for simplicity's sake, a kit from EK, like this one: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-kit-classic-rgb-s360 (353.79USD)
You'll still have to purchase a gpu water block and fittings for it, because they're not included - at least 130USD there.
I could see it riding pretty close to 3K.

And that's only a single 360mm rad, which may be insufficient for both cpu amd gpu. So add another rad, fans and fittings for about 150. And that's using cheaper fans(ie not ek or noctua) like xspc. A 3 pack of xspc fans are about 35, not great fans but they work. I have 5 of them total. Not the quietest but they definitely do the job fine.

If you dont grab the kit listed above and piece it together, plan on more $$$. My loop using a mix of ek/xspc and others was probably around 800ish. That's also not a d5 or ddc pump, but a more generic xspc. I'd recommend a d5 or ddc, but will say zero issues with my xspc. And again performance is great.
CPU block-70ish
GPU block-100-150, backplate may be another extra cost if not included. Ek requires a separate backplate-45.
2x 360mm rads-100ish
6x fans- high quality noctua(25x6=150). Xspc or similar-80ish
Fittings-50+. Assuming all straight. Start adding 45 or 90 degree fittings and start adding 3-5 per fitting. Adding a drain valve, another 10-30. Tubing and coolant is the cheapest part, say 50 total at the upper end. Possibly as cheap as 20 if you can live with soft. Buying from multiple suppliers, consider multiple shipping prices.

If in the US, look at performancepcs. They'll have it all, a one stop shop. At least you'll be able to do one shipping charge.

So those parts and 2500, no not possible. Even with a 2080s.

 

[Prem Sawari]

Yea wow thanks guys. Would've been nice though

 

[punkncat]

Yea wow thanks guys. Would've been nice though

To be sure, $2500 is enough to build a very impressive system for gaming or productivity....just not THAT system.

 

[Prem Sawari]

I wonder if my amazon list posted above with this 2080 super with preinstalled water block would make it possible

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRKWMZV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_muAOEbXM98D2D

 

[Gmoney06ss]

I wonder if my amazon list posted above with this 2080 super with preinstalled water block would make it possible

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRKWMZV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_muAOEbXM98D2D

You'll certainly be close, but it may still be above 2500. Even without the cost of a gpu block you'll be close to 600ish in parts for a loop. Assuming quality name brand parts used.

Are you in the states? If not, what country? Someone may know of a good place to get custom loop parts wherever you're at. In the states performancepcs is my go to.

Do you absolutely have to have the 3900x? A 3700x would knock another 175ish off the cost. Using 2 sticks of ram will help, not only cost but performance.

 

[sizzling]

I wonder if my amazon list posted above with this 2080 super with preinstalled water block would make it possible

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRKWMZV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_muAOEbXM98D2D

You would be putting the look of a custom loop ahead of performance but that’s your choice.

 

[WildCard999]

Do you need a custom loop?

While most systems would be fine on air if you do have a exceptionally high room temp but not really the budget for a custom loop there are AIO systems for the CPU & GPU separately, just need to plan where to place them in the build.

For your budget I'd do something like this...

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($434.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB XC HYBRID GAMING Video Card ($1349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2473.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-23 12:58 EDT-0400

Mount the CPU AIO on top as exhaust, GPU AIO on the rear as exhaust, take the fan from the rear (comes stock) and place it in the front with the other fan as intake.